1. Listen to Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds. Focus on the themes, tones, and the overall narrative of the story. VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/9q7tN7MhQ4I?si=AysGNQTyq-EBQdl_ 2. Investigate the historical context surrounding the publication of War of the Worlds (1898). Consider: After reviewing video. VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/vNXtpfaGkVo?si=UIV0w-WJbfMVgxoZ What were the societal fears and anxieties of the time (e.g., imperialism, technological advancements)? The public reaction to the novel and its radio adaptation in 1938 was particularly the panic it caused. Review the commentary material that explores the world’s reaction at the time. 3. Write a 500-word reflection paper in which you address the following: 1. Why does this case matter to the world? Historical Context: How did the War of the Worlds reflect societal fears?How did the Dawn of the RadioLinks to an external site. make the metaphorical stories real life? How did the medium of radio (in the case of the 1938 broadcast) influenced the story’s reception at the time. Fake news: After reviewing The Rise and Fall of the Mainstream MediaLinks to an external site., how does the spreading of fake news make you feel?Sensationalized news: Can you think of a time when public reactions to sensationalized news were confused? Media Role: What is the role of media in shaping narratives and societal responses? 2. Why does this case matter to your friends and family? 3. Why does this case matter to you? Think about the relevance and lessons we can take away from the communication stream (e.g., written to radio, radio to film, film to shows, shows to movies, movies to gaming, gaming to apps, apps to A.I.)? You should limit the sources in your reflection paper to the articles provided in this assignment. Quotations should be kept to a minimum, and your paper should follow the standard citation practices of MLA style. Review Valencia’s MLA Citation Guidelines.
